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About the Role

Advocates is seeking a Mentor (DSP/1:1 support staff) to assist a woman with a developmental disability in working on her goals at home and in the community. This role involves building a weekly routine, planning daily activities, and supporting the individual's independence and social engagement.

Responsibilities

Building a weekly routine
Gathering daily activities and events and putting them into a calendar
Assisting with working on goals both at home and in her community
Supporting social skills development, including making community connections and friendships
Assisting with independent living skills such as grocery shopping, cooking, and personal care tasks
Supporting volunteering efforts in the community
Practicing safety skills in the home and community
Electronically logging each day's time, mileage, and service documentation

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must have a valid email address
Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance if required for the job assigned
Must demonstrate sound decision-making skills
Must demonstrate understanding for the Agency mission
Must believe in the philosophy of person-centered services, self-advocacy, and the right and ability of people we serve to self-direct their supports and services
Must demonstrate patience and compassion
Must have the ability to read and comprehend instructions and correspondence
Must have the ability to write correspondence
Must have basic reasoning skills including the ability to analyze and problem solve
Must be able to tolerate a moderate noise level in the work environment
Must be able to handle distractions
Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including sitting, standing, using hands to reach, walk, push, or lift up to 50 pounds
Background checks required

Skills

Reliable
Enthusiastic
Creative
Active
Attention to detail
Behavioral experience
Communication support
Physical support needs

Location

Baldwinsville, NY

Work Type

Full-Time
Part-Time

Experience Level

Applicable job experience preferred
Previous experience working 1:1 in a related service environment preferred
Prior experience working with an individual with autism is greatly appreciated and preferred
Related experience working with individuals with disabilities and autism and behaviors/redirection preferred

Education Level

GED or High School Diploma preferred

Salary/Compensations

$16.00 - $22.00 Hourly
$22+ per hour (depending on behavioral experience) when providing direct support
Hourly rate for indirect/training is $16 per hour

Benefits

Mileage (reimbursed at the IRS standard mileage reimbursement rate when providing transportation to the individual)
Life and Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401k with up to a 2% match

About the Company

Advocates is a leading human services organization with over 1,300 dedicated employees serving people throughout Central New York.

Equal Opportunity

Advocates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.